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Hello Developer: February 2026
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No, Apple Music didn't fire Jay-Z over Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show
via appleinsider.comRumors that Jay-Z lost his Apple Music leadership position in connection with the Super Bowl halftime show are lies, and trace back to a satirical post falsely presented as news.
Hip hop star Jay-Z
The rumor traces back to a post from "America's Last Line of Defense," a network known for publishing fabricated stories presented as satire. Screenshots of the post circulated on Facebook and other platforms without the page's disclaimer, giving the false impression it was a legitimate report.The ori
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A YouTube Apple Vision Pro app is finally here, with 3D video support and more
via appleinsider.comA YouTube app is finally available for the Apple Vision Pro, years after Google confirmed that it was "on the roadmap."
Apple Vision Pro owners just got a new way to watch YouTube.Until now, Apple Vision Pro owners have been reduced to watching YouTube via the Safari web browser or using a third-party app. Now, they can download the free, official YouTube app from the headset's App Store.Google seemed intent on ensuring that its website would be the only way to watch YouTube initially. The compa
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Lawsuit alleges Apple and others were coerced to censor ICE monitoring tools
via appleinsider.comA new lawsuit claims federal officials pressured Apple, Meta, and Google to suppress apps and online groups that document ICE activity, raising fresh First Amendment concerns.
Image credit: TheFire.org
On Wednesday, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) announced that it would sue Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. The suit centers on First Amendment obstruction.The filing alleges that the admins have sought to coerce big tech companie
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Apple's AI summaries include racial & gender biases, if the query is vague enough
via appleinsider.comWhen specifically tailored queries made to test Apple Intelligence using developer tools are intentionally ambiguous about race and gender, researchers have seen biases pop up.
Examples of notification summaries on an iPhone
AI Forensics, a German nonprofit, analyzed over 10,000 notification summaries created by Apple's AI feature. The report suggests that Apple Intelligence treats White people as the "default" while applying gender stereotypes when no gender has been specified.According to the
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Apple Creator Studio users are hitting generative AI usage limits far too soon
via appleinsider.comApple buries the fact that its Apple Creator Studio bundle's generative AI features come with any usage limits, but the limits are real and now appear to be significantly less than expected.
You can check your AI feature usage in the iWorks app — if you even realise that there are any limits.
Apple Creator Studio is a bundle of apps such as Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, plus updated versions of the iWork ones such as Pages and Keynote. In each case, Apple heavily promotes how the apps all c
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iPhone 16e and iPad Air stocks are reportedly depleting at Apple retail
via appleinsider.comA new report is claiming that stocks of both the iPhone 16e and the iPad Air are dwindling at retail, perhaps backing up expectations of new models being launched soon.
The current iPhone 16e
There are regularly reports of stocks of Apple devices running low, and the presumption is often that this means a refresh is coming. As of late it hasn't been the case — reports of MacBook Pro custom configuration stock-outs have been prevalent for months, and the Apple TV hardware is subject to the
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FTC uses selective Apple News study to ask Apple to stop promoting 'leftist outlets'
via appleinsider.comApple News is an aggregation app run by human curators and algorithmic feeds, but a poorly handled study failed to catch the right-wing outlets shared, and now the FTC is involved.
Apple News is an aggregator the user can customize
Whether or not the FTC can claim jurisdiction over what content can be highlighted by an independent editorial team might be up for debate, but the content of the Apple News app is not. Right-leaning outlets are sometimes featured in the curated Top Stories and Spotli
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How to manage your iPhone notifications on iOS 26
via appleinsider.comIf you're feeling overwhelmed with the amount of notifications you're receiving, you're hardly alone — that's why we're here to show you how to manage notifications on your iPhone.
How to manage notifications on iOS 26
For as great as the iPhone is, it can be pretty distracting when you think about it. According to a study done in 2024, the average person receives 146 notifications per day.And, the younger you are, the more notifications you receive. Those in Generation Z received about 18
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Orico MiniPro Dock Case review: Mini Mac Pro, mini bandwidth
via appleinsider.comThe Orico MiniPro Dock Case does turn your Mac mini into a cute mini Mac Pro replica, but it's not just the small size that's limiting.
Orico MiniPro Dock Case review: A miniaturized Mac Pro case for a Mac mini
The current generation of Mac mini has become a favorite among enclosure designers, since it can easily be placed inside a casing and made to look like something else. Sometimes, this can look like other retro computers, and do so with great effect.In the case of the Orico MiniPro Dock Ca
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'Severance' acquired by Apple for $70 million, expect a 4-season run and spinoffs
via appleinsider.comApple Studios is now the owner of "Severance," with the original owners, Fifth Season, sticking around as executive producers, and there are plans to expand the IP's universe.
Tim C now owns Severance
As everyone waits for season 3 of Severance, there's news that may just ensure the series has a long future on Apple TV. It started as a series leased from Fifth Season, but now it will join Apple Studios as an in-house production.The news comes from Deadline, which says the series sold to Apple fo
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50 years of Apple history is on display at the Computer History Museum
via appleinsider.comApple's 50th birthday is coming up on April 1, and to celebrate, the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, is holding in-person exhibits and promoting online content about the company's history.
Apple's 50th anniversary is being celebrated at the Computer History Museum
Apple rarely, if ever, looks back on its history — a mentality left behind by Steve Jobs. However, it is difficult to ignore a big number like 50, so even Apple CEO Tim Cook is considering how Apple will cel
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Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably wont ship in iOS 26.4
via appleinsider.comA report suggests that internal testing hasn't been going well with the new Siri and some features, including access to personal data, will likely be pushed back to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27.
iPhone 17 Pro Max is an AI powerhouse waiting on Apple's updates
The reporting around artificial intelligence and Apple has been a never-ending treasure trove of doomcasting for the company, but vague details of delays regarding unannounced products are nothing new. After Apple reassessed its Apple Intelligence f
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Why Overpay When These Deals Could Put a New iPhone in Your Pocket for Free?
via cnet.comBoth carriers and retailers are offering massive savings on the iPhone 17 lineup, along with some older models.
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Apple didn't forget macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia & iOS 18 on patch day
via appleinsider.comUpdates to macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, and iOS 18.7.5 are now available, extending security fixes to older Apple devices alongside the company's 26.3 releases.
macOS Sequoia
Apple released updates on February 11 along with macOS Tahoe 26.3, iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3. The security content pages for the older-branch releases show multiple CVE patches in shared system components.None of these pages mention that the vulnerabilities were actively
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Greyhound sequel begins filming, shifting from Atlantic to Pacific
via appleinsider.comApple TV is moving ahead with its "Greyhound" follow-up, with Tom Hank's naval drama set to broaden its scope from a single Atlantic traverse, to both the D-Day landings and the Pacific theater.
Greyhound sequel enters production in Australia
The film, which doesn't have release date this time, is currently in production in Australia. Tom Hanks is penning the film and will return to reprise his role as United States Navy Commander Ernest Kraus.The sequel will expand beyond the Atlantic setting o
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iPadOS 26.3 ships with new location privacy-limiting feature
via appleinsider.comApple's introduction of iPadOS 26.3 adds a new feature to limit how much location data a carrier can collect.
iPadOS 26 - Image Credit: Apple
The update to iPadOS 26.3 is here, closing the latest round of developer betas. The release is now available to download to iPads that support iPadOS 26.As usual for Apple's post-milestone releases, the number of changes to iPadOS isn't great compared to earlier updates. However, in this case, there a fairly important one for privacy.
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iOS 26.3 Is Rolling Out Right Now. Here's Everything New to Expect on Your iPhone
via cnet.comApple's latest update adds end-to-end encryption to RCS messaging, alongside a new Android transfer tool and other new minor tweaks.
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macOS Tahoe 26.3 has no significant new features, but upgrade anyway
via appleinsider.comApple has publicly released macOS Tahoe 26.3 after weeks of beta testing, but while it will have performance and security updates, there are no user-facing new features.
Apple has released macOS 26.3 as the new official version of macOS Tahoe
The previous macOS 26.2 came with new features that were visible to users, such as urgent Reminders and the all new Edge Light illumination for video calls. It also gave M5 Mac users a giant machine-learning speed boost.This new macOS 26.3 is also optimized
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visionOS 26.3 doesn't offer anything new, but it's here
via appleinsider.comApple keeps its operating systems in lock step with its point updates, so even if it might be just bug fixes and minor feature tweaks, visionOS 26.3 is here.
Apple Vision Pro gets visionOS 26.3
The OS 26.3 release is mostly focused on bug fixes and features found in iOS, so Apple Vision Pro users are getting a light update. It should be the last point update before Apple's big Apple Intelligence upgrade lands in the OS 26.4 release.The visionOS 26.3 update is here and it doesn't have any user-fa
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tvOS 26.3 & homePodOS 26.3 now available to all
via appleinsider.comAfter a shorter than normal beta testing period, Apple has just rolled out the update for the Apple TV and HomePod.
Apple's bento box for tvOS 26
As is often the case, tvOS 26.3 didn't come with any release notes. These kinds of updates, while they may seem small, are crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of the devices.The tvOS 26.3 and homePod OS 26.3 build numbers are both 23K620.
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iOS 26.3 arrives with a simpler way to transfer from iPhone to Android
via appleinsider.comApple has released iOS 26.3 to the public, with the changes including a simplified way to transfer to an Android device.
Transfer to Android is now an option in iOS 26.3
Following another beta testing cycle, Apple has released its update for iOS 26.3 to the public. The update follows after just one beta build was tested by Apple, with testers using the first build throughout the end-of-year holiday period.While iOS 26.2 brought many new features to the operating system, iOS 26.3 brings somewhat
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You can now update your Apple Watch to watchOS 26.3
via appleinsider.comApple has just released watchOS 26.3, which means it's now officially time to update your Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 11
As expected, Apple hasn't provided any release notes with the update, suggesting that it's geared toward stability improvements and bug fixes. While Apple occasionally releases features with minor watchOS updates, typically its larger releases are where we see anything of note.The watchOS 26.3 update is build number 23S620.
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Mega Deal Zone: 1TB M4 Pro MacBook Pro laptops plunge to as low as $1,799
via appleinsider.comB&H is blowing out M4 Pro MacBook Pro inventory during its Mega Deal Zone event, with savings of up to $400 off multiple models.
Save $400 on M4 Pro MacBook Pro laptops during Mega Deal Zone.
Now through Feb. 12, B&H is hosting a Mega Deal Zone savings event, with MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models up to $400 off.Save up to $400 during Mac Deal Zone
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Jerry Bruckheimer is working on a "F1: The Movie" sequel, but there are no guarantees
via appleinsider.comIn what is the least surprising headline you'll read today, Jerry Bruckheimer is working on a sequel to Apple TV's smash hit "F1." Reports claiming that this is absolute confirmation that it's coming are premature.
Brad Pitt in "F1"
Face it, there's going to be a sequel to "F1: The Movie." Eventually.Hollywood, and Apple like money, after all.
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Full satellite internet on iPhone may not be that far away
via appleinsider.comApple's satellite connectivity in future iPhone models will bring full 5G service almost everywhere you go. Here's how, and when it's expected.
Messages via Satellite - Image Credit: Pixabay/Terry McGraw
The iPhone has some built-in features allowing it to be used in a signal black spot, especially in an emergency. While the features, such as Emergency SOS Via Satellite, are limited in what they can currently do, a rumored connectivity change could make it even more useful to users.According to
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Faster, more flexible databases could be coming to FileMaker or iWork
via appleinsider.comDespite owning FileMaker, Apple has never included a database app with iWork. Apple has now acquired Kuzu, Inc, a firm developing fast, flexible graph databases.
Kuzo Explorer is a demonstration of a graph database where every point of data links to all related ones — image credit: Kuzu
Apple has had the FileMaker database since the 1980s, but by being operated by an Apple subsidiary, it's always been kept at arms' length from the consumer iWork apps of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. In comp
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How to bring back macOS Launchpad with this neat command-line tool
via appleinsider.comApple power users on macOS Tahoe are deliberately undoing parts of Apple's latest interface overhaul in order to remove the Liquid Glass design.
Bring back Launchpad to macOS Tahoe
There's an unofficial workaround that brings back the classic Launchpad app grid and reduces Liquid Glass's heavy translucency. The tool allows users to enjoy macOS Tahoe's performance and feature updates without fully embracing its new visual style.Liquid Glass looks polished in screenshots and marketing videos, with
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600 companies in Japan want the Epic treatment -- a free ride in Apple's ecosystem
via appleinsider.comApple set up alternative app stores and external payments in Japan similar to how it is being handled in the EU, but developers say it has "no economic incentive" and want to pay nothing to Apple.
iOS in Japan has been opened up to alternative app stores, but there's a problem
An ongoing snafu between Apple, Epic, and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has led to an injunction forcing Apple to allow external payments without collecting a commission. While that is being appealed in the US, developers i
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Discord age verification not a requirement for every user, but still bad
via appleinsider.comDiscord is relying on algorithmic data analysis and third-party vendors to handle age verification, but it has clarified that not everyone will be met with explicit age checks.
Everyone is treated as a child on Discord until they try to access adult content
The latest update from Discord's safety team seems to be a big step back from its earlier promise, though not much has actually changed. The controversial move will have everyone's account set to teen by default, and while some will need to d
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